The art of Chokin is the art of gold. This box is hand made iwht 24k gold leafing. This particular one is engraved with a singular humming bird and some flowers. The art of Chokin originated in Japan where they used it to decorate a wide variety of items such as armor wepons, homes, art and more. These skills have survived since the 12th century. This stunning box is a great exsample of chokin beauty.